Michelin CrossClimate 2 Reviews - Page 3

Given 88% while driving a Kia Motors sorento (235/65 R17) on mostly motorways for 40,000 average miles
The best compromise for the Utah area in the winter
Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on May 10, 2024
Given 88% while driving a Kia Motors sorento (235/65 R17) on mostly motorways for 40,000 average miles
The best compromise for the Utah area in the winter
Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on May 9, 2024
Given 66% while driving a Tesla Model 3 standard plus (235/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 53,000 spirited miles
I switched to the Crossclimate 2 from the OEM Primacy and while they aren’t as grippy (as expected) they do way better in the wet and I can drive spirited no matter the conditions with confidence. The efficiency hit wasn’t too bad and so far they’re finally starting to wear so I’m overall happy with it.

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Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on May 3, 2024
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Given 94% while driving a Saab Automobile 9 3 Aero 2.8 V6 convertible (235/30 R19) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
Excellent tyres, good-ish wet grip, the only problem I experienced with them in the wet, was pulling off at traffic lights, wheel spun a few times, it happen once on a dry day. I feel confident with them on my car, in the rain or ice conditions, definitely not frightened on the motorway in the wet. I'm using them with 20mm spacers, and they do look good. I had them on the front axle of my winter tyres, my summer tyres are have them on all 4 corners, I haven't really checked the fuel efficiency, I always use E5
They are quiet, no need to turn up my head unit, to block out the noise, even though I do like my music a bit louder than normal (anyway the music blocks out the tinnitus)
They are £145 a corner (that's the cheapest I found them) but they are worth every penny, give them a try
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on April 9, 2024
Given 95% while driving a BMW 320d GT (225/50 R18) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I read a lot of reviews before changing from the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. I have always been impressed with the Goodyears; however, residing as I do in the country, historically I have previously changed to full winters late autumn, yet have never done so for this car. This has always left me feeling vulnerable in the case of snow.

So, late 2023, the decision is, a set of winters or try the Cross Climate 2's. With an asymmetric wheel set up, this meant Cross Climate 2's on the front and the CC2 SUV version on the rear. I was assured that they are the same tyre, so this was the decision.

I went ahead nervous that an excellently handling and fun to drive car would be compromised by an all season, compromise tyre. Driving out of the tyre shop, I was worried. With the release agent still not worn off, the previously quite weighty steering was light. Very light. Umm. Not sure. 150 miles in the steering was still much lighter than with the Goodyear Ass. but in a refined, pleasant way. In fact, it was better. It was easier to position the car. So was the noise. The Goodyears are not noisy, but the quietness of the CC2's was noticeable.

The CC2's are also more comfortable, however not through soggy sidewalls that lean and move through corners, just more comfortable.

3 months in and I am thrilled by the choice. Even in the heavy rains of this spring grip has been exemplary. Dry handling and braking are excellent. As someone who was very unsure of moving from a performance summer tyre to the all season Cross Climate 2's, so far I would thoroughly recommend the change. I will now wait to see how they perform in really hot weather.
Helpful 6 - tyre reviewed on April 4, 2024
Given 72% while driving a SEAT Ateca Xcellence (215/50 R18) on mostly motorways for 2,200 average miles
Well, I got a BIG (and BAD) surprise from Michelin CC2.
In November 2023 I fitted a new set of them (manufacturing date 07/2022) on my Seat Ateca, and up to a week ago I was really satisfied: excellent behavior on dry, very good on wet, maybe not extremely comfortable but in general very good tyres.
Last week I used them in the Alps on snow (both on slush and fresh, non-packed snow) and I was shocked by the low level of grip: LOTS of spinning, LOTS of swerving, in a couple of cases I couldn't even start the car in the desired direction gently uphill (I had to turn the car and go downhill instead...).
And this happened with CC2, which should go as well as mid level winter tyres on the snow, according to instrumental tests.
I used to have Vredestein Quatrac Pro on my car, and despite the low score they get on the tests I drove them on packed snow (not happened to drive on slush or non packed snow) as they were on dry!
@JonathanBenson: in your opinion, could this shocking behavior be due to the low mileage I have on the CC2 (3500 km from November)? Do you think they could improve in the future? Otherwise I need to replace them for the winter, or at least buy snow chains...
Helpful 17 - tyre reviewed on March 11, 2024
Given 84% while driving a Volvo 850GLT Estate (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 3,000 average miles
I have found the tires to be unstable but managable during initial braking, this could be due to the car but i doubt it. Have driven 200 km/h on them no problem.
Snow and ice grip is exellent. No problems going through 15cm snow FWD and high speed snow driving.
Helpful 4 - tyre reviewed on March 4, 2024
Given 68% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST X (205/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,500 spirited miles
Running CC2s as winter tyres on my Fiesta ST X and they are absolutely brilliant.
Had 1 drive through some very snowy alpine roads in a snow storm and it went pretty well. The tyres do seem to struggle slightly with slush that's been snowed on, but tbf I've never driven a tyre that doesn't.
They're fine in the wet, just a little dead in terms of feedback and fairly understeery...
In the dry I was very impressed with how long I could push on backroads before struggling with temperature. Road feedback is pretty good, but that might be from the lighter rims, not just the tyres.
Overall I can highly recommend this tyre if you don't have to go through heavy snow regularly.
(Don't know about ice, but I'm sure they'd struggle pretty hard)
Helpful 5 - tyre reviewed on February 26, 2024
Given 59% while driving a Audi A4 Avant B9 (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Ok, I got them with the used car that I bought recently. I was surprised how good they handle dry conditions, I have been driven them for 5000 km so far. The tyres I got on the car are from the end of 2022, I think they were driven for like 20-25000 km. Still all of them have 6.5mm tread depth. Finally I thought, no more special winter and summer set. BUT, under the rainy and wet conditions, I noticed dangerous oversteering of rear end of the car. I have to say the tyres handle well straight aquaplaning, braking etc, the issue happens when you are taking some curve (eg. You go from a highway to the normal road, taking the long curve) and what I can handle easily at dry conditions, at 50 km/h speed and wet, I would loose rear traction at my rear end. It was really dangerous and unpleasant. Like, I started to doubt my driving skills, then I saw here two similar experiences. Anyway, I would be much more careful under wet conditions and personally, I am going again for separated winter & summer sets. I can't comment for a snow, never driven under these conditions.
Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on January 9, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Citroën (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,500 easy going miles
Miracle tyre indeed.
No considerable wear (
Helpful 14 - tyre reviewed on December 23, 2023
Given 91% while driving a Toyota Yaris Mk4 Hybrid 1.5 (XP210, M15A FXE) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 600 average miles
Tyre fitted 3 weeks ago just in time for the recent bout of wet, icy and snowy weather. My first reaction was how noticeably more comfortable they are compared to the summer tyres on my Toyota yaris hybrid. In the wet they have significantly more grip particularly when pulling away from a standstill and they were outstanding in the ice and snow.
Helpful 47 - tyre reviewed on December 6, 2023
Given 86% while driving a Volvo V70 2.5 (205/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 4,000 easy going miles
Travelled many miles on the predecessor version 1 without problems. I believe the version 2 was meant to address wear problems and comes with a deeper tread block. Have not travelled far enough to tell for sure but feels like they will last for ages, however the trade off is a noticeable harsher ride that borders on annoying over uneven surfaces. Still the business on snow and ice though, never puts a foot wrong.
Helpful 22 - tyre reviewed on December 6, 2023